Donor Report FY2011 - The Chester County Hospital

elizabeth and MichaelDrummond are aninspiring couple.Love brought them toChester County and the need forhealthcare brought them toThe Chester County Hospital.Over the years, their love andfamily have grown, and theHospital has found a specialplace in their hearts.Elizabeth and Michael areboth native Pennsylvanians –Elizabeth grew up in ColumbiaCounty, and Michael was raisedin Delaware County. After theymarried in 1968, they moved toChester County to start a newlife together. They raised theirchildren “up the hill” from theHospital in West WhitelandTownship, where they livedfor 25 years. Being close tothe Hospital was convenient,not only for Hospital care, butto employ student nurses tobaby-sit the children on the6,000 HOURSMrs. Marie B. DukesMs. Esther S. Peterson5,000 HOURSMs. Barbara ArtzMs. Helen Hartman3,000 HOURSMrs. Jane B. BowenMrs. Dolores E. LearnMrs. Margaret B. LeisterMr. Amos ScottMr. Leonard TrainesMrs. Ida R. Verno2011 donor report | the chester county hospital foundation21– FEATURE STORY –Dedicated Supporters ofThe Chester County HospitalElizabeth & Michael Drummondoccasional opportunity for anight out. In the early 90's theywere fortunate to build theirdream home in Willistown, andit is here that they enjoy helpingto raise their grandchildren.The couple agrees that ChesterCounty is the ideal place to live.The Drummonds also have along history with The ChesterCounty Hospital. They have beenloyal supporters of the Hospital,using the services offered at theHospital for more than 40 years,contributing to the annual givingprogram and special initiativesfor 20 years, and volunteeringfor 18 years.When they think of the Hospital,Elizabeth and Michael recountmany stories of their past andcurrent experiences. One of theirmost significant experienceswith the Hospital was back in1991 when they brought their 19year old daughter to the Hospital.While at school in Virginia, shevolunteers…Opportunities for volunteering at the Hospital range from active positions, such as transporting patientsin wheelchairs, to less physically demanding jobs including staffing the information desk or Gift Shop.The following adult volunteers achieved milestone hours during fiscal year 2011.2,000 HOURSMrs. Margaret M. CostelloMs. Mary P. FastucaMs. Nancy H. Vaughn1,000 HOURSMrs. Margaret BeswickMr. Philip DiFrancescoMs. Marion FayMr. Donald HornigMr. Joseph MitchellMrs. Margaret VaughnMs. Joyce R. Zanette20500 HOURSMs. Elaine BabickiMs. Irene BeitelMs. Patti BrownMrs. Carol A. DolphinMr. Benjamin C. Johnson, Jr.Ms. Beth JuraskaMrs. Eleahn KahnMs. Beverly LennonMrs. Susan K. LuttrellMs. Betty S. PattersonMs. Margaret T. Prendergastwas incorrectly diagnosed withspinal meningitis, but afterarriving at The Chester CountyHospital the doctors diagnosedher with Lyme disease. She wasin the Hospital for six weeks.Michael & Elizabeth haveMichael recalls the team ofseven doctors that cared for theirdaughter, “The Hospital did anunbelievable job. I was impressedwith the magnificent care, andwe have been committed to theHospital ever since.”Since their daughter’streatment at The ChesterCounty Hospital, Elizabethand Michael have beenmaking annual donations for20 consecutive years. Theycontributed to The Hospital’s20&18Y E A R S Y E A R SAnnual Giving Program forIn Fiscal Year 2011, volunteers providedof service to The Hospital.photo by rick davis46,300 HOURSElizabeth has been adedicated member of theWomen's Auxiliary forrecognize that the Hospitalneeds support from thecommunity in order to continueto provide superior care and afull range of services that meetthe needs of our community.They have also supported special500 HOURS [continued]Ms. Patricia RayMs. Dena ReimundMs. Joan RenschMr. Dick RobertsMs. Ruth Spencerinitiatives of the Hospital, suchas making a major commitmentto the Capital Campaign. Inaddition, the couple hasopened the home that theybuilt together, Tallwood, to theHospital for special receptionsfor doctors and major sponsors.Not only do the Drummondssupport the Hospital by usingthe services and makingmonetary donations, butElizabeth has been a dedicatedmember of the Women’sAuxiliary for the past 18 years.She lights up when she talksabout the wonderful peopleshe has met over the years;all energetic, dedicated andsupportive of the Hospital. InMay 2011, she was electedPresident of the Women’s Board.Elizabeth states, “I, like manyothers, always assumed that theWomen’s Auxiliary consistedof doctors’ wives and the wivesof Board members. When I was… and volunteens200 HOURSErin DensmoreAlexis PatrickCarolyn SteinerMs. Susan A. TrombleyMr. Dawson Turnerasked to join, I was surprisedto meet so many women sodedicated to The Chester CountyHospital from all walks oflife. The only requirement ofmembership is the willingness tobe of service and have some funin the bargain. Among our elevenbranches and various projectsno talent remains untapped. Itis humbling to lead such anaccomplished and energeticgroup of ladies.”Michael and Elizabeth note,“The Hospital has always beenthere for our family.” TheHospital is fortunate that theDrummonds along with ourmany other supporters arepart of The Chester CountyHospital family.If you would like additionalinformation on the Women’sAuxiliary, please contactThomas Gavin by email attgavin@cchosp.com or byphone at 610.431.5329.The VolunTEEN program, for ages 14 to 18 years old, takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Teensperform a variety of tasks throughout the Hospital, including making beds, filling water pitchers, runningerrands, and escorting patients. The following teens achieved hourly milestones during fiscal year 2011.100 HOURSChetan Pal AshtaClaire CzarneckiSanchi MalhotraJamie RubensteinEmily SimmonsAlly SzepanskiEvery year around the time of National Volunteer Appreciation Week,The Chester County Hospital honors its 400+ volunteers at a luncheon,and volunteers reaching milestone levels of service are recognized.Displayed here are photos from the April 2011 luncheon.Mr. Daniel WoosterMs. Grace YoderMr. George WarnettMr. Don N. Zimmermanthe chester county hospital foundation | 2011 donor report